Rat Terrier ResQ » Male

Dewey

Cora — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:33:26 +0000

Please meet Dewey! Dewey is approximately 1 to 1 1/2 years old and weighs a whopping 8 lbs. Dewey was pulled from a shelter in Las Vegas and flew home with his fostermom to his new fosterhome in CT. This cute guy gets along great with all the other dogs in his foster home and has the funniest personality! He loves to chase a tennis ball, play with all his toys, or take a break and snuggle on your lap. He enjoys sleeping in bed with his foster parents and snuggling tight to keep you safe. Dewey sleeps through the night without a peep and wakes up giving you lots of kisses. Dewey is crate trained, house trained, and great on a leash. It takes him a few minutes to warm up to new people, but once he knows you won’t hurt him he is a total lovebug! Because he is a bit shy at first meeting, it would probably be best for his family to consist of children over 10. Once you meet this little guy you will fall in love, so please make a place in your heart for him.

Butch

Jacki — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:41:15 +0000

This is Butch, quite possibly the most handsome Rat Terrier you’ll ever meet. He came from a nearby shelter as a stray, having been there so long his time was up. Butch is safe now and looking for his perfect family. He is estimated to be 2 years old, and is very healthy and happy. Butch loves to play with his toys, fetch, play tug-o’-war. An active family with other dogs would be perfect for this guy. A bonus would be a family that wanted to do agility with him. He loves to jump over things and has a blast doing it. He catches on pretty fast to whatever you’re trying to teach him. Butch is crate trained, 95% house trained, and we are working on his leash skills. Do you think Butch could come home with you? Make sure you see more pictures of this looker!

Apache

Jacki — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:10:58 +0000

Hi! My name is Apache. Before I came to Rat Terrier ResQ, I was a stray in south Florida. Volunteers rescued me from the shelter, and now I’m in a foster home. I’m about 2 years old and weigh about 16 lbs. I’m as cute as can be, if I do say so myself. I’m house trained, and I mind pretty well. My foster mother is teaching me manners, like she should go out the door before me. I’m learning to go into my crate on command, and actually, I’m getting good at it. I like everyone: kids, dogs, cats, although I sometimes bark at dogs I haven’t met yet, and might chase a cat, especially if it runs. I would really love to have a home and family of my own. Do you have room for me? Why don’t you have a look at more pictures of me?

Pepe

Jacki — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:35:21 +0000

I’m Pepe. I am about a year old and weigh 18 pounds. Before I became a ResQ dog, I was a stray in south Florida. Volunteers rescued me from an animal shelter, and now I’m waiting for my forever home. I love, love, love kids and other dogs. I don’t mind cats, but I’m a little embarrassed to tell you that they scare me a little bit. I’m a really good boy. I sleep in my crate without complaining, and I’m house trained. I hardly ever bark, and I’m content to just sit in your lap or as close to you as I can. Do you have room in your heart and home for me? If so please adopt me, I have my own leash and will travel. Please check out some more pics of my handsome mug!

Ghillie

Jacki — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:54:13 +0000

Please meet shy, silly Ghillie, a Jack Russell/Rat Terrier mix! Ghillie is approximately 1 year old and he’s all legs right now – 14″ tall and about 17 pounds. His foster mom is feeding him such oh-so-good kibble that he’s sure to gain a few more needed pounds. Ghillie is crate trained and is quiet all through the night. He is house trained and gets along with 6 other Ratties in his foster home. He LOVES to ride in cars, is easy to walk on a leash and enjoys meeting new people. His favorite place is in your lap – on his back and belly up in the air for all to see. He sleeps on the bed at night and stays until its time to get up. He has been cat-scanned – he showed interest but no aggression. He would do well with children but may be a bit timid in an extremely loud environment. Ghillie is a sweet boy who needs a loving home with an empty lap waiting just for him. Make sure you see more pictures of this cutie pie!

Ruger

Jacki — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:04:05 +0000

The locals call it the Grand Prairie of Arkansas, and that’s where Ruger is from. It’s the flat farmland before you get to the Mississippi River, and it flooded in December. Ruger was kept outdoors in the Carlisle shelter when it flooded and the nighttime temps were below freezing. Local vets jumped into action and got all the dogs safe and warm, and contacted us about Ruger. Ruger was terribly underweight, but otherwise healthy. He now weighs about 16 pounds. He is estimated to be 18 months old and is doing wonderfully with house training. He walks great on a leash, and loves to ride in the car. Ruger loves to run, just for the sheer joy of running. He likes to play with the young dogs in his foster home and do super-sonic rat runs in the backyard. This active boy really needs a fenced backyard to keep him safe. He is protective of his people, and is afraid of thunderstorms, but not overly so. He does bark when someone strange comes to the door, but after he meets them he seems to like everyone. Ruger is just grateful to be warm and have his tummy full! Do you need a “pistol” of a dog like Ruger in your life? Please see more photos of this GREAT dog!

Mick

Jacki — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:26:45 +0000

Mick is a refined older gentleman (around 11 years old) that was rescued from a shelter in Miami where he was scheduled to be euthanized. This sweet 14-lb. boy is missing an eye, but he doesn’t let that stop him from being a great dog. Mick is house trained and extremely well mannered. He is fine around children and other dogs. Mick would make a great addition to your family! Don’t miss out on more photos of Mick.